O'Neil Family Story
Ashley O’Neil was happily 21 weeks pregnant when she rushed to the ER due to vaginal bleeding. After a frantic ground transfer during a storm to a hospital nearly two hours away, her son was born preterm and tragically passed away shortly after birth. Unfortunately, Ashley's experience is not uncommon. The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card reveals for the third consecutive year, the US earned a D+ grade for preterm birth. In addition to the US preterm birth rate remaining historically high at 10.4%, we continue to see significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Two years later, Ashley and Jorge tried for another baby. Despite close monitoring after her previous loss, Ashley went into preterm labor at 24 weeks. She had an emergency Cesarean delivery yet faced another crisis because the small community hospital was unprepared for her baby’s fragile condition. Kolin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, food allergies, seizures, and continues to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Today, Ashley actively supports March of Dimes for our work to end preventable maternal health risks, end preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. She inspires others with her strength, determination, and advocacy, and continues to raise awareness and offer hope to families facing similar trials. The US must prioritize the health of its moms and babies. To learn more about the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card and to see your state's grade please visit http://marchofdimes.org/reportcard
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O'Neil Family Story
O'Neil Family Story
Ashley O’Neil was happily 21 weeks pregnant when she rushed to the ER due to vaginal bleeding. After a frantic ground transfer during a storm to a hospital nearly two hours away, her son was born preterm and tragically passed away shortly after birth. Unfortunately, Ashley's experience is not uncommon. The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card reveals for the third consecutive year, the US earned a D+ grade for preterm birth. In addition to the US preterm birth rate remaining historically high at 10.4%, we continue to see significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Two years later, Ashley and Jorge tried for another baby. Despite close monitoring after her previous loss, Ashley went into preterm labor at 24 weeks. She had an emergency Cesarean delivery yet faced another crisis because the small community hospital was unprepared for her baby’s fragile condition. Kolin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, food allergies, seizures, and continues to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Today, Ashley actively supports March of Dimes for our work to end preventable maternal health risks, end preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. She inspires others with her strength, determination, and advocacy, and continues to raise awareness and offer hope to families facing similar trials. The US must prioritize the health of its moms and babies. To learn more about the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card and to see your state's grade please visit http://marchofdimes.org/reportcard
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